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March 6 · Optional · White

St Colette of Corbie

(1381–1447) Carpenter's daughter of Picardy who left an anchorhold at the command of a vision to reform the Poor Clares. On foot through war-torn France she founded or restored seventeen monasteries, returning them to the strict rule of St Clare.

When is the feast of St Colette of Corbie?

The feast is celebrated on March 6 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Colette of Corbie?

The feast of St Colette of Corbie is celebrated on March 6 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Colette of Corbie?

(1381–1447) Carpenter's daughter of Picardy who left an anchorhold at the command of a vision to reform the Poor Clares. On foot through war-torn France she founded or restored seventeen monasteries, returning them to the strict rule of St…

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